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Des Moines to Ark Encounter

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10 h 15 min
992 km.
from $54
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Nine ways to Travel from Des Moines to Ark Encounter

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Cheapest
By car (992 km)
10 h 15 min
992 km.
from $54
Other
Rideshare
10 h 15 min
992 km.
from $12.94
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Covington)
4 h 35 min
833 km.
from $345.54
Bus
18 h 3 min
834 km.
from $305.63
Bus, Taxi
13 h 43 min
834 km.
from $355.30
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Blue Grass Airport)
4 h 50 min
833 km.
from $486.85
Bus, Plane (Fly Des Moines to Louisville International Airport)
5 h 24 min
833 km.
from $267.28
Plane
6 h 42 min
833 km.
from $380.46
Bus, taxi via Florence
15 h 7 min
834 km.
from $224.83

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Covington
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Blue
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Des Moines to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Covington
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$394.90
Plane from Des Moines to Blue
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$509.54
Plane from Des Moines to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$394.90

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Covington
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Des Moines to Blue
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Des Moines to Louisville
Ave. Duration:
4h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Covington
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$496.81

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Des Moines to Covington
Ave. Duration:
8h 6m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$535.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$95.54
Bus from Des Moines to Gary
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$216.56
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$165.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$57.32

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$191.08

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$52.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter is to drive which costs $108.70 - $163.04 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 35m and costs $228.26 - $456.52 .

How far is it from Des Moines to Ark Encounter?

The distance between Des Moines and Ark Encounter is 878 km. The road distance is 992.7 km.

How do I travel from Des Moines to Ark Encounter without a car?

The best way to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 13h 43m and costs $184.78 - $336.96 .

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Des Moines to Ark Encounter, including transfers.

Can I drive from Des Moines to Ark Encounter?

Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Ark Encounter is 993 km. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Des Moines to Ark Encounter.

Where can I stay near Ark Encounter?

There are 62+ hotels available in Ark Encounter. Prices start at $48.62 per night.
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